Forklift Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Sydney; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable Day Shift hours

Free onsite parking

RDO once per month

Supportive team environment

Safe and well-maintained workplace

Opportunity to contribute to a growing

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver for the Day Shift at North Richmond, NSW. The role focuses on safe loading/unloading, stock handling, and efficient warehouse operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a current Forklift Licence, have prior warehouse experience, and demonstrate high safety standards while working in a team environment. This is a stable daytime position with on-site facilities and strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• A current and valid Forklift Licence
• Previous warehouse and forklift operating experience
• Scanning experience (preferred)
• Experience operating a Grab Forklift (advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently
• Operating a High Reach Forklift
• Receiving, storing, and putting away stock within the warehouse
• Retrieving and staging pallets for production requirements
• Moving work-in-progress (WIP) pallets throughout the facility
• Assisting with stock takes and inventory control activities
• Supporting general warehouse operations
• Performing other duties as required

Skills

Forklift Licence

Warehouse experience

Safety mindset

Team player

Attention to detail

Scanning experience

Grab forklift experience

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Forklift Driver - Day Shift

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Driver to join our Day Shift Warehouse Team at North Richmond. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced forklift operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and takes pride in maintaining high safety and operational standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• A current and valid Forklift Licence
• Previous warehouse and forklift operating experience
• Scanning experience (preferred)
• Experience operating a Grab Forklift (advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment

About The Role

As a Forklift Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently
• Operating a High Reach Forklift
• Receiving, storing, and putting away stock within the warehouse
• Retrieving and staging pallets for production requirements
• Moving work-in-progress (WIP) pallets throughout the facility
• Assisting with stock takes and inventory control activities
• Supporting general warehouse operations
• Performing other duties as required

What We Offer

• Stable Day Shift hours
• Free onsite parking
• An RDO once per month
• Supportive team environment
• Safe and well‑maintained workplace
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing operation

If you are a motivated forklift operator with a strong safety mindset and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.